The manufacturer Fluke Process Instruments presents the latest generation of its temperature monitoring system for rotary kilns: CS400. The system is designed specifically for harsh kiln environments, as a fully integrated solution to continuously monitor the kiln shell for hotspots that indicate wear. It can map each individual brick of the lining. This helps avoid costly damage and unplanned downtime and extends kiln life. At the heart of the system is the reliable MP Linescanner, which produces complete thermal images of continuous processes in real time, capturing up to 1024 temperature points per line.
The system is based on standard Ethernet communication. The graphical user interface, designed specifically for furnace applications, ensures easy setup and use without extensive training. After setup, the software provides a thermal image of the entire furnace shell. The software supports multiple furnaces, 3D views to show mantle and brick thickness and mantle profiles along the entire length of the furnace, and provides a zoom function for detailed examination of areas of interest.
Users can parameterize alarms for specific temperature ranges and zones. Other information — such as zone temperature and system alarms, rotation times, and raceway status — is displayed simultaneously, so users always have an overview of the process and their system without switching views. This allows manufacturers to optimize and manage maintenance schedules to avoid costly shutdowns and reduce set-up time. The CS400 rotary kiln temperature monitoring system is available now.
